Ridgewood Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ridgewood Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881May 21, 2026

  Based on interview and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure: a.) the Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) Policy and Procedure, part of the facility Infection Prevention Control Program (IPCP) included a procedure for the reporting in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), b.) the standardized infection assessment tool or management algorithm (IST) was consistently utilized for prescribed antibiotics, and c.) the facility maintained evidence of an ongoing analysis of surveillance data for organisms with a documented follow-up in response to the collected data. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908May 21, 2026

  Based on observation and interview on 5/20/26 and 5/21/26 in the presence of the Maintenance Director (MD) and Regional Plant Operations Director (RPOD), it was determined that the facility failed to maintain their Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units in safe operating condition. This deficient practice was evidenced for 28 of 28 PTAC units observed and could affect all residents in the facility by the following: Observations while touring the facility from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, revealed that PTAC filters were clogged and dirty throughout the facility.In an interview the MD and the RPOD both confirmed the findings.A policy and procedure for PTAC maintenance was requested but not provided at the time of the LSC exit conference.The Regional Plant Operations Director was notified of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Apr 10, 2025

  NJ#171811 REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable homelike setting. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 2 units, and was evidenced by the following: 1. On 4/6/25 at 9:40 AM, Surveyor #1 (S#1) observed Resident #59 inside room [ROOM NUMBER], lying on bed with eyes closed. The nightstand table bottom door had no cover, and the cover piece was on the side of the table. The bottom part of the nightstand table had multiple personal items that include two bedpans, papers, and plastics. The regular chair inside the room had multiple blackish and brownish stains. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 4/6/25 at 9:21 AM, the surveyor, in the presence of the Cook, observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. In the juice refrigerator, there was an unlabeled and undated glass bottle containing an orange-colored sauce. The [NAME] stated that it was a staff member's food item and not an item for the residents. The [NAME] acknowledged it should not have been in the refrigerator and removed the bottle. 2. On a food prep countertop, there was a compact blender. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Apr 10, 2025

  Refer to F584 and S0560 Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the staff, as well as herself, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), implemented the facility's policies and procedures including the promotion of a homelike environment and sufficient staffing in order to provide the appropriate needs of residents. This failure had the potential to affect all 71 residents who currently live in the facility. […]